Wednesday, November 2, 2016

CONCORD WEST TOASTMASTERS CLUB – 25th OCTOBER 2016 – MEETING No: 1229

The Theme – Halloween
Venue – Restaurant

Dressed up for the occasion.
Apologies – Heather G, Hugh D, Philip B, Anna P, Maj J, Glen H.
Visitors – Leo (Who joined tonight).

Call to Order – S@A Bernard L.
President’s Welcome – John H.

Chairman One – Daniel T.
Grammarian / Word of the Day – Omer S.

Introductions – Based on the theme – ‘Halloween‘
Reading of the Mission – Kate C.
Agenda Update – Omer S.

Toastmaster for Prepared Speeches – John H.
Speaker 1: Kate C. – [CC#10] – “The Women Who Inspire Me”
Speaker 2: Senthill T. – [AC#1] – “Fitter, Bigger and Stronger”
Speaker 3: Aileen L. – [AC#1] – “Good Conversation”

Evaluator 1: Peter C.
Evaluator 2: Omer S.
Evaluator 3: Daniel T.

BREAK

Call to Order – S@A Bernard L.
Chairman Two – Peter C.
Toast – Alex L. – “Finding a Cure for Breast Cancer”

Table Topics Master – Bernard L. – Based on Theme of ‘Spooky Experiences’
Evaluations – Odds – Kate C.
Evens – Lyndal ET.

Ums and Ahs – John H
Grammarian – Omer S.
Big Ears – Omer S.
Timers Report – Lyndal ET.
General Evaluation – Bernard L.

Visitors Comments – Leo Z.

Executive Announcements & Presidents Closing Remarks:
·      SpeechCraft Postponed till May 2017.
·      Presentation of amended Budget for 2016/17.
·      Discussion regarding the New Fee Structure to be introduced in March 2017.
·      Decided that we did not have a quorum based on a total Membership of 26.
·      Requests that the Executive consider 6 monthly Dues or 12 monthly Dues.
·      Farewell to Senthil. T moving on to eventually take up a new medical posting in Newcastle
·      Peter C- Promoted the D70 Speakers Forum – Sunday 30th October 2016 – Bankstown Sports Club
We say farewell to Senthil, and wish him all the best for the future. 
Next Meetings
Normal Meeting – Tuesday 8th November 2016
Normal Meeting – Tuesday 22nd November 2016
Saturday 3rd December – 
Christmas New Year Dinner Pron Prohm. North Stratfield 7pm
Normal Meeting – Tuesday 13th December 2016
Christmas New Year Break